Idealismo (en. Idealism)

i-de-al-is-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A perspective that states that ideas or spirit are the primary truths.
Idealism teaches that true knowledge comes from ideas.
Ang idealismo ay nagtuturo na ang tunay na kaalaman ay nagmumula sa mga ideya.
A system of thought that values ideals or perfect states.
In her idealism, she sees the world as needing to evolve in more modern and just ways.
Sa kanyang idealismo, nakikita niya ang mundo bilang dapat umunlad sa mas makabago at makatarungang paraan.
The tendency to desire perfect conditions in life.
The idealism of youth drives them to dream of significant change.
Ang idealismo ng mga kabataan ay nagtutulak sa kanila na mangarap ng malaking pagbabago.

Etymology

from the words 'idea' and 'ism'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Idealism in politics
The use of idealism to promote a perfect system of government.
Idealismo sa politika
Idealism in art
The expression of perfect and beautiful ideas in art.
Idealismo sa sining

Related Words

idealism
A term referring to the theory that primarily views ideas as reality.
ideyalismo
realism
A perspective that attempts to depict things as they truly are.
realismo

Slang Meanings

Overly idealistic
I wish I was like that, but your idealism is too much, bro!
Sana all ako ganyan, pero ang tindi ng idealismo mo, bro!
Unrealistic
That plan of yours seems like just idealism, it's not attainable.
Yung plano mong yan, parang idealismo lang, hindi naman attainable yan.
Too high expectations
We keep fighting because of your idealism, you have too high expectations in life.
Lagi na lang tayo nag-aaway kasi ang idealismo mo, masyadong mataas ang inaasahan mo sa buhay.
Like living in a fairy tale
That's how Mike is, always with idealism, you’d think he's in a fairytale.
Ganyan talaga si Mike, parang laging may idealismo, akala mo nasa fairytale siya.